Our Work
This is our calling: To ensure there’s enough clean water in the Chattahoochee River now and for future generations. Here’s how we do it:
Educate
We teach students, homeowners, businesses and policy-makers the importance of clean, plentiful water.
Investigate
We conduct research, patrol the river, collect and monitor data, review permits, and hold polluters accountable.
Advocate
We advocate for water protection legislation and promote sustainable water plans and policies.
Latest Resources
Georgia to launch proactive, multi-year plan to protect West Point Lake from rising algae levels
Updated March 12, 2026 | The state of Georgia is initiating a multi-year plan to help West Point Lake after the lake exceeded average annual chlorophyll-a standards twice in a five-year period. Chlorophyll-a is a pigment in algae that scientists measure to quantify and assess the…
Tracking cleanup efforts at Invictus Energy site
Updated February 10, 2026 – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is tracking efforts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up a former oil storage and waste recycling facility located only 300 feet from the Chattahoochee River between Columbus…
Atlanta and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper settle lawsuit over wastewater pollution
February 4, 2026 – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) and the City of Atlanta have reached a settlement agreement over a Clean Water Act lawsuit regarding the R.M. Clayton Water Reclamation Facility.…
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Accomplishments by the numbers
Accomplishments updated annually in November.
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How to Help the River
The Chattahoochee River depends on us working together to protect it. Here are a few ways to get involved with our mission.
Become a Member
Join our community of 10,000+ members who are committed to restoring and protecting the river.
Report a Problem
Let us know if you see a possible water quality problem.
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